Cell Structure

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

Holds genetic information of the cell

Question 2

Nucleolus

Answer 2

Makes RNA and ribosomes

Question 3

Nuclear pores

Answer 3

Allow passages of large molecules and eg RNA

Question 4

Nuclear envelope

Answer 4

Double membrane that surrounds nucleus and protects genetic material from mixing with cytoplasm

Question 5

Mitachondrion

Answer 5

Site of aerobic respiration where atp is produced, energy released

Question 6

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 6

Modifies and transports proteins made on ribosomes

Question 7

Golgi apparatus

Answer 7

Receives proteins from ER
Modifies proteins
Packages them into vesicles
Vesicles moved to plasma membrane
Fuses with excoytosis

Question 8

Cell wall

Answer 8

Supports cell and prevents from changing shape (permeable)

Question 9

Lysosomes

Answer 9

Digest invading cells or break down worm out components of cell
Keeps digestive enzymes away from cytoplasm

Question 10

Ribosome

Answer 10

Site of protein synthesis

Question 11

Vacuole

Answer 11

Maintain pressure inside cell and keeps it rigid

Question 12

Chloroplast

Answer 12

Site of photosynthesis